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ring judgment 90 to artistic temper
ment and latent powers, and where
these are made manifest It invariably
exercises patience while 1t is prsc-
ticei upon In order TO develop the
ability IL believes the neophyte TO
POSSESS. Bat 1t will not lend itself to
mere amateurism in the place Of high
art. Mrs. Potter Is a good reader.
She has sympathy, feeling, psthos and
can bring tears to her voice. She
might, with these quslities and aexi-
BILE vocal organs and good pretence
have made an actress had she be-
gun at the lowest round Of
the ladder after she left school and
been content 10 work her way up.
There Is no royal road to success upon
the stage. Even in sristocrstic Eng
land, with the friendship Of the Prin-
Gees OF Wales and the patron age OF the
Prince, Mrs. Potter has made signal
failure, growing worse and worse as
her season progressed to close. She
has mannerisms that are uncoDquera-
BILE, mannerisms that control her and
that become garish by constant obtru-
zion. These have helped to produce
failure and consequent chagrin and
notification. To be good grocer
takes years, as 1t does to be good
chemist or engineer. A young man
could in an hour dissipate great for
tune in trying to buy cotton without
having learned the market by constant
attention f)r many years. The bes
buyers OF cotton are the men VIII
have climbed the ladder from thu
"shsd" TO the Office. Facility in AM
business. even driving hack
requires constant practice, and tina
means years. And so perfection ii
any art takes years, no matter whs
the natural ability OF man or womal
may be. All artists resent as an i'm
pudsnt obtrusion, and very properly
the presence of men and women VIII
are mere fmstterers, who plume them
selves upon their Society backing,
which usually turns out to be pui
den instead OF benefit, Is In poe
Mrs. Potter's case. The world is fu
Of such pert and impertinent smatte
srs, who, with glib tongues, can pus
themselves into an ephsmeral motor
iety, cheaper art, and so retsrd Il
enduring growth with the gener
public. Whenever and whereve
they crop out they should be dea
} with q, relentlessly as the physician
dial with the charlatans of their pr
J fession. We are sorry for Mrs. Potte
Notwithstanding the silly speech Oh
made and the humiliating attiluC
she assumed for her sisters and brotl
ers OF the American stage, that the
} needed the help Of radical reform
or like herself to elevate the
to plane Of common decency. She.
W rthy Of sympathy asa we'll meal
ing gentlewoman, who rushed out Of
world she knew and where she ha
troops OF friends into world she d
no, know, and where she had to CO..
front q critical public who could n
| be prevailed upon to follow the Prin,
, Of Wales In his blind adulation
, q pretty face, q good figure and a We
|, engaging manner. Mrs. Potter Is n
, an actress and never will be. Al
, resses are male and seldom Dor
The heart, the soul and the mir
must be exercised in the plant az
supple years Of early youth to bin
| out artistic excellence where natu
: has Planted it. The statue is hiddt
in the marble. 1t takes the praCtic
artists hand to reveal It.
. |
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-05-17
KNOXVILLE, TENN.
Sad Death of Mrs. John Bird-Vtc-
tim Of Heart Disease.
fsproIAL no THE MENpHIs APPEAL.

KNOXVILLE, TENN, May 16.-Mrs
John w. Bird nee Apologize, OF
Clsves, Ohio, was found dead about
6:SOjo'clock this evening, in a coal.
house in the rear of her residence, on
Grand avenue, West Ed. she
left the tea table about half
an hour before she was found,
in the best of health. Not returning
as soon as was expected, her little
daughter went to look for her. She
found her lying face downward with
the coal scuttle gripptd in her left
aud. A jury Of inquest was impsn.
eled, and verdict Of death from heart
disease was rendered
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-05-17
CHATTANOOGA, TENN.
The County Court Adopts the Re.
port OF tine Board Of
EQUALIZATION.
LsrRo1AL TO THE LPrEAL.l

CHATTANOOGA: TENN, May 16 The
County Court met in special session
today and adopted the report OF the
Board OF Eq 1alization on the county
tax assessments. The valuation
for 1887, including both the city
and country districts, is Appropriated
at $l,75O,000, as against $1D50 600
in 1886 The cost per snnum is $780,
600, and the county ran bshind last
$4,000. Increased valuations will
tab'e the unity this year to meet
current expenses and pay off all in
debted ness amounting to $23,00O
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-05-17
The Missing Link Pound.

LITTLE Rock, ARK, Nav l6-The
missing link In the Little r ok base
ball chain was ed today on The
arrival OF the four players recently
procured from Birmingham, Ala.
Manager, Alberts will pit his team to-
morrow sKainst Fort Smiths best men,
and he expresses the bslief tonight
that Little Rock will not only win
the first of the series Of lesgue games,
but will walk of with the penDant at
the general "round up" at the conclu.
sion Of the season. Last season Little
Rock beat al corners. and she will
enter the coming contest we'll repre-
scented with q good team.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-05-17

hit-0'Neill. Double plays-Rob;n-
son and Comiskey, Welch sRd La
tnsm. First base on balls-O'Neill 8,
Robinson 8, King and Gleason. Struck
out-stovey, Milligan, wey hing, King
and Fou'z. Pissed bslls-Bu=hong.
Time-l 40, Umpire-MeOuade,
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-05-17
Ramsey Suspended.

LoUI VILE, KY, May 16.-Ramsey,
the pitcher of the Louisville club, was
fined $50 aud indefinitely Suspended
by Manager Kelley today. After the
game yesterday, in spite of spectator
ders 10 the contrary, the great left
handed twirler proceeded to get
dunk, and did not put in an appear
ance at the hotel at night.
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PROPOSAL.
.CusroN Hot Sc, MEMPHIS. Tenn,
Custodian's Office, May Is, 1887.

CUSTOM HOT Sc, MENPHIs, TBNNr
Custodian's ONCE, May 10, 1887.
cEALED PROPOSALS will be received at
= the flee Of the Custodian of nourIhoute
opeped al IL N. of the sd day of May, 1887,
for cling the grade of the grounds around
the sad building and for putting down
nag or concrete walk, laying sewer west Of
west wall and paving space between west
wall and railroad track, relaying sewer and
water pipe, putting in new cutters, and for
iron fence on west wall according to specih-
cations, THOS. +. TuBIN, Uusto dian.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-05-17
NOTICE.

OFFICE OF THE MTRoHANTs' CoTToS PREssl
AND STORAGE COMPANY,
Memphis, Tenn., April ", 1881.
THE annual election for Seven "a Direct
i ors of this Company to serve the ensuing
year, will DO held at the Company,s Office,
No, Madison street, WEDNESDAY,, MAY
iSfK, between the hours Of II m, and ,. IN.
8. X. MONTGOMERY,
Secretary and Treasurer.
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PROPOSAL.

CUSTOM HOUSE, MEMPHIS, Tenn,
Custodian's Office, May l6, 1887.
CEALED PROPOSALS will be received at
, the office of the Custodian Of Courthouse
and Postuffice at Memphis, Tenn, and
opened at u IN. of the 23d day of May, 1887
for fui nj, hing and putting in place according
10 specIfcations "a four water plugs, hose,
nozzle and such like, needed for use in the
above named building.
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mas. POrrER's SIGNAL FAILURE

Upon the stage Of tho London Hay
market thtater, conveys lesson that
should not be- lost upon aspiring ANA
,eurs. Once perhaps in hundred
vears a woman like Mary Anderson
eau bs pushed upon the public until
her immature powers have been
brought to something like artistic re-
Ruement. The public has an uner
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-05-17

Summary; y Wneu Tuh5-MeIH-
phis, IL; Mobile, 4, Two base bits
Money, Behan, Dufiee, Hays, Kap'
pell 2, Black 2, Phelan. Smith 8.
Three base hit-Hays, Home runs
Doyle, 2. Struck out-By Smith, l.,
Bases on called bslls-By Smith, 3;
by McVey, 8; by HunRler, 2. Bases
from being hit by pitched ball-By
Smith, o; by Hunger, 2. Passed balls
-Lsng,1. Wild pitches-Hungler, l..
Time of game Two hours and twenty
minutes. Umpire-Atkison. Men,
oranda-B hits of Hungler, Is; off
McVey, 20.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-05-17
PROPOSAL.

CusToM HOUSE, MEMPHIS, Tenn,
Custodian s Office, May l6, 1887.
OEALED PROPOSALS W Il be received at
= the off Q OF the Custc d IAN of Courthouse
opened at p m. OF the 23d day of May, 1887,
for removing coal chute, putting up iron and
wooden Goors, etc., according to specihca-
tions in the above named BUILDING.
Taos, 4 GOBIN, Custodian.
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Sale of Desirable Property.

Dds will be received for ten days for the
d purchase OF the property known as
"The Shooting GalIery" tract, fronting on
Division itreet ana running south across the
Kansas City and the projected line OF the
acres. Terms cash. The right is reserved to
re ject any and all bids. By or er Of the Board
of Directors Union Stockyard and Fertilizer
g. V. RAMBAUT,
presidant. Masonic Temple.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-05-17
PROPOSAL.
CusroM HoysE, MEMPHIS. Tenn,

Gus Odian's Office, MAY 1s, 1887. !
OEALED PROPOSALS will be received at
y the office of the Custodian Of Courthouse
and Pos office building at Memphis, Tenn,
and opened at IL m. of the 23d day of May,
1887, Tor furnishing materials and repairing
heating apparatus in he above named build
ing according to specifications.
T. Il. I0BIN, Custodian.
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A WOMAN who is weak, nervous and
sieepless, and who has cold hands
and fe {, cannot feel and acI like q
well person. Carter's Iron PILE equal
ia the circulation, remove nervous
ness, and give strength and rest.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-05-17
A BreaR I'm the Florida Deadlock

TALLAHAsKE, FLA, May 49, In
i,int senatorial caucus today Perry re-
ceived A votes; Bloxham, Al; scat
tering, 3.
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DIR. X. l.. LASKI,

Physician, Surgeon ana AcCOuChleI,
Residence AND oFRlCk,
8A3 Main Street, Near Undo"
TsS,DhnOe No ~
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sub,crlbe for the appeal"
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.Imvrnn I3rnnoh rTroIns.
Clnsing Of Mails.

Going North, Gas, 1880 A. NJ, and AIS, 7.2OP.M
Going South, 9.S5 A. NJ and 7.20 P. NJ.
Smyrna times., 1887-02-02

Linen Table Cloths, Napkins,
Towels, Fruit Doylies, Art Work, Jno.
Brown & Son One--half Bleached
Linens. They make a useful present,
always in good taste. You can be sure
of every women approaching a gift in
Linen no matter what it is. We have
them at all prices.
Smyrna times., 1887-02-02
MARYLAND Items


The Methodist Protestant conorooo
tion of Chestertown have decided 20
build new church. ~
Alfred L. Tharp, ESQ. and Miss
Emily J. Goldsborough, of EastOn. were
married on Wednesday afternoon in
Christ P. E. Church, that town.
In Delaware there is a strong senti.
ment both among the Salisbury men
and Bayard men in favor of Mr.. Cor
man for president.-Edston Ledqer.
John w. Selby, a general merchant
OF Pocomoke City, failed on last Friday
for $4,000. His failure is said to be due
TO the collapse of W. ]. S. Clarke. for
whom he had endorsed notes.
MiilingtOn occupies high seat in
the way of schoOlmarms Miss Vich
Power and Miss May Blackiston at the
academy, Miss Helen Power in an adj
Joining district on the road from Mill
lngton to Chesterville, Miss Anne
rover on the road from Millington to
Smyrna, Miss Peacock between Mas
seys and Sassafras, she is a graduate of
the Normal School; Miss Jennie
McWhorter at Masseys, Miss Mary
Lease assistant at Sassafras, Miss Mof-
lett on the road from Mann's corner to
the Cypress about three miles from
MlllingtOn.- NelUs.
A brilliant wedding took place at
Snow Hill on Wednesday morning. the
Rev. +. S. Mace, of Selbyville' Del.
and Miss Mary E. Richardson. of Snow
Hill being the contracting persons.
Misses Katie and Julia Bratton and
Clara Collins, of Snow Hill were the
bridesmaids, and the Hon. William S.
McCa6e, of Selbyville, Speaker of the
House of Representatives of the State
OF Delaware, the Rev. Mr.. Watkins, of
BlshopVllle and Charles II. Richardson
brother of the bride, were grOoms-
men. The Rev. ]. A. B. Wilson Offici-
ated, assisted by the Revs. J. w. Eas-
ley and Robert w. Todd.
In the Cecil County Court Saturday
afternoon, the case of John H. Frouk
VS.. the Philadelphia, Wilmington and
Baltimore Railroad Company, which
has been on trial since Wednesday
morning, was concluded, the Jury rem
dering verdict in favor of the plaintiff
for $4,000. FrOuk who was EMPLOYED
as carter, and is sixty years of age,
received injuries of u serious character
by being struck by an engine at a
crossing near the chemical works of the
Mccullough Iron Company, about a
mile below North East Albert Consta-
BILE and Hester Hess appeared for the
plaintiff, and Alexander Evans, VIM.
J. Jones and l.. NJ. Haines for defen-
| dants.
Smyrna times., 1887-02-02
SUITS
AND
OVERCOATS.

Remember our stock is kept
well supplied and sizes complete
in the different styles on our
counters.
To those who have not pur-
chased as yet bear this in mind.
You have just as large a stock to
select from as the earlier pur-
chasers.
Our $5 Overcoat is a wonder.
Our $40 rOnclad has no superior.
Our $3.50 Storm Overcoat can
not be eXcelled.
Our $50 Fur Beaver exceeds
anything we ever offered to our
patrons.
Our $13 Wire Twist Suits please
the young men and take the place
of a 500 custom suit
Our 81 Trousers of the famous
IrOnclad saves the wOrkingman
money.
Our old customers are learning
that we have the stock and are
patrOniZing us and recommend
their friends because we sell "IHe
best goods for tie leost money"
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KEPT Low.

We believe in keeping
prices low instead of charg-
ing big prices one time and
making big reductions ano-
ther. Our constant aim and
principal is to sell only re-
liable and satisfactory
goods and make prices as
low as possible for them.
Our stock of Mems and
Boys Suits and Overcoats
is unusually well assorted
for the season, and we have
just taken account of stock
and arranged all prices so
that you can get genuine
bargains in every depart
ment of our establishment.
We are offering an extra
ten per cent. discount on
all Heavy OvercOats to re-
duce our stock of them.
In Custom Clothing we are
making great inducements
in Fine Dress Suits or Over
coats made to order, as we
are dOubly desirOus of re-
ducing our stock and keep
ing our force of tailors
busy.
Smyrna times., 1887-02-02

NThis Space will be
used by J. q. Cooper next
week TO advertise BIan-
kets, Cassimeres, Heavy
Hose and Gloves, and other
SeaSOnable Goods i'm all
Departments. He thanks
the people for his large
Holiday trade and prom
ises bargains now in other
things.
Smyrna times., 1887-02-02
FIRST-CLASS INVESTMENTS

FARMS on James River, Va, in Clare
ar free. }. +. MANCHA, Claremont. Virginia.
Smyrna times., 1887-02-02
KAS

full"
{ Every patient treated
st. Francis Hospitality < with Kaskine has been
discharged cured"
DR. L. r. White U. s. Examining surgeon,
writes " KaSkinc is the best medicine made
Dr. l.. NJ. GleSsneT, 800 East l2lst ST., New York
City, has cured over 300 patients with Kaskine
after quinine and all other drugs had failed. He
says: !" II is undoubtedly the best medicine ever
discovered"
Prof W f. IIOlcombC, NJ. D., 81 East 2jth St.,
N. Y , date Prof IN n. Y Med. COlege) writes ::
"Kaskine is superior 10 qninine in its specific
power, aud never produces the slightest injury 70
the hearing or constitution.
Rev. Jas J.. Hall, Chaplain Albany PenitentiaTy
writes that KRSkine has cured his wife. after
twenty years suffering from malaria and nervous
dyspepsia. Write him fur particulars.
Thousands upon thousands write that kaskine
has cured them after MI other medicines has fail
cd. Write for book Of testimonials
K0skine can be taken without any special me-
dical advice. 81 90 per bottle.
Sent by mail on receipt of price. feb 2lw
THE KASKINE Co. 81 Warren St, New York.
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G.. WORRELL
CARPETINGS.

The Holiday season is near at hand,
the problem of giving is one hard to
sOlve-be the money plenty or scarce.
Almost every person feels like giving
something and to help make the task
of selecting easier and palmer, we call
attention to goods in our different de-
partments that combine usefulness and
beauty. emphasizing the prOverb that
He gives doubly who gives wisely"
This time of the year we do our best to
reduce stocks prior to our annual in
ventory and the best way we know is
to make the prices attractive. This iUe
hare done to greater ertent than on
any former occasion.
BLANKETS AND COMFORT
ABLES
A full line, generous size, full weight,
good material. A bargain in blankets
at 1915, good blanket for the money
at $l25, going up to SIS per pair.
COmfOrtables at 81, $l.25, $3.50, $l75,
to 1915. The materials cost more be-
fore they are made up--sOmebody's
loss, not ours, but your advantage.
HOUSEKEEPING GOODS.
Linen Table Cloths, Napkins,
Towels, Fruit Doyles, Art Work, JnO.
Brown & Son One--half Bleached
Linens. They make a useful present,
always in good taste. You can be sure
of every women approaching gift in
| Linen no matter what it is. We have
them at all prices.
HEAVY CURTAINS AND LACE
CURTAINS.
In Turcoman, Silk, Plush, Sheila,
Tapestry, Turkish Silk, &c, &c, we
cannot afford the room for a detailed
description, but there is not anywhere
a line of Curtains from SO to $40 per
pair, that is better than ours.
In the Lace Curtains the Madras,
Antique, Ottoman aud Swiss are very
attractive and there has never been n
season when they were so low in price.
All goods perfectly new in this stock.
UPHOLSTERY sTUFFs.
Silk Pushes, Raw Silks, Fringes,
Plush ornaments, Brass goods, Piano,
Table, Lunch and Desert Cloths
Covers in Plush, Chenille. Jute and
embroidered cloth--.-CretOnnes Sofa
Pillows and line of small ebony tables,
plush tables, plush tops at So, worth
double. Felts for embroidery &c. We
have few solid Mahogany chairs odd
shapes, upholstered, ready for covering,
will cost from SIS to 500 finished in
Plush, any color, very handsome.
RUGS & WHOLE CARPETS.
In this Department we are able to
to show not only the productions of the
best Rug makers, but their very latest
effects. All sizes aud kinds from SOC.
to $75 each. This is a style of furnish
ing growing in favor and it gives us
pleas uTe to show our elegant assOrt-
ment.
We have large lot of OttOmans, our
own make at Toe, square shape and
good inside and out.
The best carpet sweeper is the
"SuperiOr," we mean what we say (;
This is the besa, that is why we control
it for this market.
KensingtOn Art Squares all sizes and
in solid cOlors entirely new. Cost from
$3.50 to $15 each.
In our Brussel, Tapestry and Ingram
Carpets we are offering some rare bar
gains to close the season with.
$50 and seq Market ST.,
WILMINGTON, DEL.
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Notice to Debtors.

All persons indebted to John T.. Phillips
are hereby notified that they must come
forward aud settle Immediately AS all ac-
counts on his book must be closed up by
the 10Th of February. 1887.
JOHN +. PHILLIPS.
N. B.-I can be found at the Real Estate
Agency Of j. II. Primrose u Co.
Smyrna times., 1887-02-02
NOTICE.

hereby give notice that | shall apply at
the present session Of the General Assem-
bly, Of the State Of Delaware, for II Divorce
from my wife, Mary A. Walker
WILLIAM WALKER.
Smyrna. Del, Jan. II. 1887.
Smyrna times., 1887-02-02
FOR RENT.

A Six Room House, in Duck Creek. A
good location. for Shoe Shop. Possession
the 1st of December.
nov loft ROBT. DENNEY.
Smyrna times., 1887-02-02

The Methodist Protestant congrega-
ZION OF Chestertown have decided to
build a new church. ~ "
Smyrna times., 1887-02-02
Attention !

AHAH " return TO us, and We Will
MNNEW send ynu free. something OF
"uNA great value and Importance
10 YOU that will start you in business whlen VII WI.
thing else in this world Any one can 90 Ihe
work and live at home. Either sex AL aseSs;;
Something new. that just coins money lOl 49,, "A
WORKERS We will start you; capital MOI heeNeu;
This is cne Of the genuine, important ehsnees oi
a lifeline Those who are ambitious anu ehteI- %
prising will not delay. Grand Outht nee. A1uteas
TRUE & Co, Augusta. Maine. jan A-y
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Secluded Ll6s Led n the Nuns . >
FnUou Roman Convent-
The Via Merulana Convent in Rome
will remain in the possession OF the
nuns until the death Of the last OF
them. when the property will 60 70
the city. The sixteen remaining Fran
ciscan nuns. who are called the Sepulte
vive, are stiIl in the old monastery
where they once received : visit from
the Princess Of Wales. These nuns
some Of them ladies Of noble families
observed : very strict rule.
Once entering the convent they
never leave Il alive They ' see
men. not even the priest who says
mass in the chapel. The altar i
screened of. and they can just see the
elevation Of the Host Through 9
small aperture they receive holy com
munion. Iron gratings and : linen
vail guard the small opening through
which they make their confessions.
They never undrcss for repose. but
spend half The night in prayer, and
keep, except in extreme cases q IL
ness, Z perpetual abstinence from
meat. They make almost every thing
they use, even to shoes and medicines
II 1 parent Of one Of these nuns diet
the announcement IL not made 70 th'
nun herself. but in general terms 4 =
said that one Of them has lost BY dealt
! father or mother. = the case may be
Cor. Boston Herald
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'SThs bar "a q peaceful = playful
e q kitten. n he'd : muzzle q. beside.
N al their 6ghtin' wax : fraud least
ways till Charley his % hard Il rid ~
barn ne used Biz claw n tried q
hug. He'd rlz up nhen he'd srsd
Charley. cox be NJ glad 70 meet :
friend. n thought bed git fed. ~
when Charley knocked i'm over a.
bank he thought e. a. bar ~ fat he
wouldn't come q much harm a-Follin'
down. N be didn't After Charley'd
got his gal home n kissed her good
night like be " allars used & i. he
went back up III canyon after III bar
n found IN N fetched i'm back. n
next day he w sold n took away. n
nobody knowcd emmy better ill Char
ley'd got married n u gone "a: n
his podncr tole me all erbout IT,
lMontsno Orr Cincinnati Enqsfvey.
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Ircmc6hber very well the first case
I vcr had to defend in court Ny
client, . negro, had ''tuck . hog
Nv father left me to make my own be-
Ginning and 70 wrcstlc with justice
alone. said: s'Jim. when you are
called plead not guilty. and ask Tor
trial BY jury"
s.Ycs, sab" said Jim.
when Jim was called he stood up.
and the clerk read ia his stercotyped
way the Indictment ending ''contrary
10 tho form and statute" ETC.. and
asked:
..whcrcof arc you guilty Or NOT
guilty"
s.SahP'' said Jim.
.1scad Il over" said the judge; and
over again Il wa accordingly read and
"a the Same concluding interrogation
Jim again responded. ''Sahg'
s'See here, your said the judge
''he i asking you Il you took that hof
or not"
And to my horror Jim scratched HI
head and, with . coniiding smile. said
.Yes, sab. ledge I tuck e hog;" ans
20 ended nv 6rst lesson-Cor. N g
Reosnsss.